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Public Safety hosts a variety of events including self-defense classes, free electronics registration, prescription drug take-back days, soon-to-be scheduled situational awareness seminars, and more. Click the button below to see a list of upcoming events.
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Stay Safe on Public Transportation
Public Safety wants you to feel safe, confident and remain alert when riding the New York City subways and buses. Follow the tips in this video presentation to remain alert and aware of your surroundings when riding.
Download the Lion Safe App
Lion Safe allows easy access to all Public Safety resources at the touch of a button including emergency services, maps, shuttle schedules, crime alerts, emergency protocols, campus safety notifications, and non-emergency numbers for each campus. Learn more about the app and click the appropriate button below from your mobile device to download.
Award-Winning Services
Columbia has been recognized as one of the safest colleges in America, ranked one of the safest campuses in New York State, earned praise for providing a safe environment for students and rated highest in satisfaction in a student life survey. Learn more.
News and Announcements
Morningside Campus Access for Saturday, May 4, 2024
For Saturday, May 4, 2024, access to the Morningside campus will remain limited to Morningside faculty, students residing in residential buildings on campus and employees who provide essential services to campus buildings, libraries, labs and residential student life. New beginning May 4, Columbia Transportation will operate a temporary Morningside Campus Loop service to assist campus community members with access to the 116th Street and Amsterdam gate while other campus entry
Information about items left on South Lawn and Mathematics Lawn
The University is storing items left at the encampments on South Lawn and Mathematics Lawn of the Morningside campus and will make them available for retrieval.
Morningside Campus Access for Friday, May 3, 2024
For Friday, May 3, 2024, access to the Morningside campus will expand to include all Morningside faculty in addition to the existing access for students residing in residential buildings on campus and employees who provide essential services to campus buildings, libraries, labs and residential student life.
Our People
Public Safety's diverse team is dedicated to serving our University community. To learn about open positions available, view the Columbia Public Safety career page.
Emergency Contact Numbers
The following numbers can be used to reach Public Safety in case of an emergency. Remember, in an emergency, you can also contact New York City's emergency response system by dialing 911. Learn more about how to contact us and our team.